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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 722.38 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 722.38 and 265.12 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 722.38 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/722.38 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 722.38 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 191,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,517.39/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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